Updated: 27 December 2025

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

StatePension.org is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Summary: We don't use cookies, we don't track you, and we don't collect your personal data. This is a privacy-first website.

Information We Do NOT Collect

StatePension.org does not collect, store, or process:

  • ❌ Personal data (names, addresses, emails)
  • ❌ Cookies (except essential localStorage for theme preference)
  • ❌ Analytics or tracking data
  • ❌ IP addresses
  • ❌ Calculator inputs or results
  • ❌ Search queries
  • ❌ Browsing history
  • ❌ Device fingerprints
  • ❌ Any identifiable information

How Our Website Works

Static Website

StatePension.org is a static website with no backend server or database. All content is served as simple HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. There is no server-side processing of user data.

Client-Side Functionality

All interactive features run entirely in your web browser:

  • Calculators: All calculations happen in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to any server.
  • Search: Search is performed locally using a pre-built index. Your search terms are not transmitted anywhere.
  • Theme preference: Your dark mode choice is stored only in your browser's localStorage (see below).

LocalStorage Usage

We use your browser's localStorage feature for one purpose only: remembering your dark mode preference.

What Is LocalStorage?

localStorage is a browser feature that stores small amounts of data locally on your device. It is not a cookie and is never transmitted to any server.

What We Store

  • theme: Your preference (light or dark mode)
  • cookieConsent: Whether you've acknowledged the cookie banner
  • cookieConsentDate: When you acknowledged it

You Can Delete This Anytime

To clear your theme preference:

  • Chrome/Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove

No Third-Party Services

We do not use:

  • Google Analytics or any analytics service
  • Facebook Pixel or social media tracking
  • Advertising networks
  • CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) for scripts or fonts
  • External fonts (we use system fonts)
  • Embedded third-party content (except links to official sources)

External Links

StatePension.org contains links to official government websites and other external resources:

  • GOV.UK (Department for Work and Pensions, HMRC)
  • MoneyHelper
  • Citizens Advice
  • Age UK

When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies of those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Server Logs

Our hosting provider may maintain standard server logs for security and performance purposes. These typically include:

  • Anonymous access logs (date, time, page requested)
  • Error logs
  • Basic security information

These logs do not contain personally identifiable information and are used solely for maintaining website security and performance. We do not have access to individual user logs.

Data Security

Since we don't collect data, there's no data to secure. However, we follow best practices:

  • HTTPS encryption for all pages
  • No backend database (nothing to hack)
  • No user accounts or passwords
  • Regular security updates to hosting infrastructure

Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection law (GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data. Since we don't collect personal data, these rights don't apply to our website. However, you have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect (none)
  • Request deletion (not applicable - we have no data)
  • Object to processing (not applicable - we do no processing)
  • Clear your localStorage at any time

Children's Privacy

StatePension.org does not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children. The content is designed for UK residents approaching or at State Pension age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the last review date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.

Legal Basis

As we do not collect or process personal data, GDPR compliance obligations relating to lawful basis, data processing agreements, and similar requirements do not apply to StatePension.org's operations.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) regarding cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: We do not use any
  • Analytics cookies: We do not use any
  • Advertising cookies: We do not use any
  • localStorage: Used only for theme preference (not a cookie, no consent required)
Your Privacy Matters: We built StatePension.org to be genuinely privacy-respecting. No tricks, no tracking, no data collection. Just helpful information.

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